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प्रश्न
What do you think about Akbar’s attempts to bring about religious, cultural, and social unification in his empire?
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उत्तर
Akbar took the following steps to transform the Islamic state into a secular one and unite the diverse races in the country into a single nation based on equality:
- He abolished the Jaziya tax which was imposed by earlier Muslim rulers on all non-Muslim subjects and pilgrim tax imposed on Hindus visiting places of pilgrimage.
- He allowed Hindus to build temples, celebrate festivals and worship freely. He even allowed his Hindu wives to celebrate festivals like Holi and Diwali.
- He gave high posts to talented and competent Hindus in his court, examples are: Todar Mai, Birbal and Raja Bhagwan Das.
- He married Rajput princesses and allowed them freedom of worship.
- He granted land to all persons irrespective of their religious faith.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Important Words:
Diwan-i-Aam
Match Column A with Columb B:
| A | B |
| 1. Bairam Khan | (a) religious faith started by Akbar |
| 2. Abul Fazi | (b) incharge of the revenue |
| 3. Todar Mal | (c) musician of Akbar's court |
| 4. Tansen | (d) guardian of Akbar |
| 5. Din-i-ilahi | (e) author of Akbarnama |
When and between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought? What were its results?
Give reasons why.
Land was classified and measured before revenue was fixed.
Give reasons why.
Akbar is referred to as ‘Akbar the Great’.
Picture study:
Why and when was it built?
Choose the correct answer:
__________was defeated by the Mughal forces in the Battle of Haldighati.
Answer the following question briefly:
Mention any two important social reforms introduced by Akbar?
Answer the following question briefly:
Give an account of Akbar’s cultural achievements with reference to Literature
Discuss Akbar’s revenue system with reference to Survey and assessment of land
